Posts by Hanan Isaacs
Study Finds Teens are Likely to be Sexually Harassed at Work
It can be a relief for New Jersey parents when their teenagers get their first jobs. It can be nice for teenagers to go out and earn a bit of their own spending money as well as gain real life work experience. Parents of working teens may worry, however, after hearing the results of a…
Read MoreSupreme Court Frees Man Jailed for Alimony Non-payment
Back in November, we discussed the case of a New Jersey man who had been sentenced to jail for nonpayment of alimony. The case garnered much media attention due to the movement for alimony reform in the state. Late last month, after almost eight weeks behind bars, the Supreme Court of New Jersey ordered the…
Read MoreFeds arrest ‘Most Wanted Deadbeat Dad’
Whenever parents divorce in New Jersey, one very important issue to study is that of child support. Under New Jersey law, both parents are obligated to provide financial support to their children. In general, courts consider a number of factors, such as each parent’s incomes, amount of time the child spends at each parent’s home,…
Read MoreDon’t hate me (or fire me) because I’m beautiful
Life just got a little tougher for irresistibly beautiful people. A state supreme court ruled on Friday that employers can fire employees simply for being too attractive. The ruling did not take place here in New Jersey, but rather in the Midwest where a dental assistant was fired by her boss because he thought that…
Read MoreJanuary is the Most Popular Month for Divorce
The holidays are almost upon us here in New Jersey, and as some families know, this season of celebration is often followed by one of realization. January tends to be a popular month for new beginnings and life changes, and as such it is a common time to file for divorce. In fact, a recent…
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